Wannabe Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has promised to regain public trust if he becomes the next leader of the country.

The Fine Gael favourite launched his #CampaignForLeo crusade in Dublin city centre today.

The TD was joined by 45 TDs and Senators including Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald.

Leo, 38, stated: "If elected as leader of this great party and Taoiseach, I will work to honour the public trust, to ensure that we govern with integrity.

"I will work to provide a stable government, I will be willing to compromise and negotiate to make that happen, but I won't compromise on our principles for the sake of power."

He went on: "Fine Gael must be a party that wins support from all parts of the country and for people of all backgrounds.

Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney (Image: Gareth Chaney Collins)

"I want to lead Fine Gael because I want to bring our country forward. I want to make Fine Gael a modern, campaignimg party and a fighting force once forth. A party able to defend our record and also our achievements and policies.

"Collectively I think we have a lot to offer and leadership is not about one person."